September 3, 2025
The Wiggin Sports team are delighted to have advised Mike Garlick on his acquisition of a controlling interest in Cheltenham Town Football Club. The Wiggin team was led by Head of Sports and Partner, David Hinchliffe and Legal Director, Christian Slinger, who were primarily supported by Tim Howden, Shaney Stevens-Neale, James Hope, Ella Brazil, Charis Shakespeare and Ellie Sergeant.
Commenting on the deal, Mike Garlick said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining Cheltenham Town Football Club and look forward to building on the hard work, dedication and excellent foundations that the current and past directors have put in place at the Club. Thanks to David, Christian, Tim and the rest of the Wiggin team for their efforts in getting this transaction over the line. I can’t wait to get started.”
Head of Sport, David Hinchliffe commented: “It is great to have acted for Mike again on his latest transaction, having previously advised him on his sale of Burnley FC and his acquisition of St. Joseph’s FC in Gibraltar. This is a really positive investment for Cheltenham Town and we can’t wait to see how Mike and the existing management team take the Club forward. We’re proud to have completed such an exciting acquisition for Wiggin’s local football team.”
Wiggin’s Sports team are leading experts in football M&A work, having regularly advised on deals at all levels of the football pyramid in England as well as deals in Scotland, Wales, Belgium, France, Spain and Australia.
You can read more about the deal here.
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